Episode #71- Don Griffin, former All-American collegiate quarterback, founder of 1821 Skills Camp, Baton Rouge, LA

Don Griffin is the founder of 1821 Skills Camp in Baton Rouge, LA. It is a program directed at young football athletes. He specifically works with quarterbacks and receivers inside the chalk, with the goal to make their better their best. His desire is to impact the athletes in the time spent inside the white lines, so that the life they choose to live outside the lines of the field will bless their Creator, their family, their community, and themselves. Don was a High School All-American quarterback and was highly recruited by many of the major football programs in the country in 1972. He played 3 years at LSU, then transferred to Southeastern Louisiana University where he was Offensive Player of the Year in the Gulf South Conference in 1976, 1st Team All-Conference as a quarterback and was selected Team Captain. Don also received Associated Press All American Honorable Mention quarterback honors at Southeastern Louisiana in 1976. He still holds one passing record there. Additionally, he is the Executive Vice President of CSSI, a Baton Rouge-based Cost Segregation company that helps commercial building owners save money.  Don has spoken across the country to thousands of youth and different men’s groups for over 40 years helping to encourage others. Don’s passion is encouraging people to love and good works in all they do, no matter their calling. Don has been married to Kate Craig Griffin for 45 years. They have 4 daughters, 3 son-in-laws and 7 grandchildren with a quiver that is definitely growing.